Ahoy there me mateys! I wish I could remember which crew member recommended this sci-fi to me. I kept being told that this be a time travel novel. That be incorrect. This be a novel wherein the main character was born in 1581 but does not go back inAhoy there me mateys! I wish I could remember which crew member recommended this sci-fi to me. I kept being told that this be a time travel novel. That be incorrect. This be a novel wherein the main character was born in 1581 but does not go back in time. Instead he ages only one year for every 15 years that passes. So when ye meet him in the novel he already be centuries old but only looks 41.

Long life seemingly should be a gift. However for Tom, he is weary and tired of hiding his existence from the world. He is heartsick for his love lost of centuries ago and cannot find his missing daughter who shares his condition. So he decides to go back to London where he first fell in love after having avoided it all this time. However being in London means confronting his past and trying to decide what his future might be hold.

I listened to this one on audiobook and thought it was a fun and quick read. The story does go back and forth between Tom’s past and present so maybe that is where people get the idea of the time travel from. I rather enjoyed how Tom has survived through the years. Of course he has had run-ins with famous people like Shakespeare, Captain Cook, and the Fitzgeralds. Normally that would annoy me but it was silly and kinda lighthearted so it didn’t bother me too much. I enjoyed watching Tom’s life unfold in both past and present and wasn’t confused by the switches back and forth.

The main problem with this book was the subplot about the secret Albatross Society that controls Tom’s life. Once the storylines of Society, daughter, and Tom actually converge the plot become kinda ludicrous and even more unbelievable. I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending and the love conquers all mentality. But I did very much enjoy the book in general and liked many of the ideas that were presented. A fun and lighthearted read that I do recommend. I would read more of this author’s work. Arrr!

Side note: For those readers who want actual time travel books try the anubis gates and the doomsday book.

Preview — The Book of the Unnamed Midwife
by Meg Elison

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Deb wrote: "Thanks for the confirmation, I can feel the waffle building at 10% and I’m feeling a bit blah about the heroine; life is far too short forDeb wrote: "Thanks for the confirmation, I can feel the waffle building at 10% and I’m feeling a bit blah about the heroine; life is far too short for average fiction!!"

Glad I could be of service matey! And thank ye kindly for taking the time to read me review. Arrr!x The Captain...more
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"We Are the Ants it is difficult to describe, not just because the plot itself is difficult to explain--in a totally cool alien way--but the book is actually about so much more than the quirky alien, science-fiction the summary implies.

Preview — We Are the Ants
by Shaun David Hutchinson

"2:56 p.m. EST: So... It's a TOTALLY freaky coincidence that I began reading this book on January 29, 2016, the day, according to the book, the world is supposed to end. This should be particularly interesting.

The blurb on the cover is "Will she marry for love, money - or both?" Well that piqued me interest. When I read the blurb, I realized it sounded like a take on Jane Austen's novels with soAhoy there me mateys! As usual the beautiful cover drew me in.

The blurb on the cover is "Will she marry for love, money - or both?" Well that piqued me interest. When I read the blurb, I realized it sounded like a take on Jane Austen's novels with some silly twists. Turns out it is a pride and prejudice retelling! I was in the mood for something light and as Jane Austen just turned 241 years old, it seemed appropriate.

I had such a good time with this one. It takes place in a small English town called Lesser Hoo. The main character is a 17 year old named Althea. She lives in a castle-by-the-sea that is literally falling apart. With no dowry and only her wits (and thankfully looks) to go on, she must marry rich for the sake of her brother and mother's future prospects.

This is not a deep book but a fun somewhat ironic one at parts. If ye are looking for a novel that mimics Austen's style of writing and societal commentary then this might not float yer boat. But if ye want a quick tale with an Austen flavor then give it a try.

Apparently there is a second book in the series called a school for brides: a story of maidens, mystery, and matrimony. Sign me up!

Ahoy there me mateys! If ye haven’t read the first book in this series, nevermoor, then ye might want to skip this post and go read the first book. Worth the read. If ye keep reading this log then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own perilAhoy there me mateys! If ye haven’t read the first book in this series, nevermoor, then ye might want to skip this post and go read the first book. Worth the read. If ye keep reading this log then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own peril . . . . . .

I absolutely loved the first book and the crew has been saying that the second book was even better. I concur. This was amazing! It was so wonderful to be back with Morrigan and the lovely crew in Nevermoor. Morrigan has made it into the Wundrous Society but her first year of lessons are not at all what she expected. Everyone seems out to get her – teachers, her fellow students, and the evil Wundersmith himself, Ezra Squall.

I absolutely loved Morrigan’s classes and the differences between the teachers and subject matter. I adored the mystery of the missing people and where they end up. I love Morrigan’s best friend, Hawthorne Swift. I loved the reasons behind the blackmail and how it was resolved. I thought the world-building was as stellar as in the previous book and loved how Nevermoor’s history is delved into. I absolutely loved the forgotten character (what’s her name again?) and her role in the book. I continue to love Jupiter and Jack. And the wonderful talking cat. The ending was perfect.

This book cast a spell on me and I want more mateys! I will definitely be reading these books again. And if ye haven’t begun this series . . . what are ye blasted fools waiting on!?! Arrr!

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